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Generate an appropriate moral lesson for the following story

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Input: Once upon a time, there was a lazy farmer who slacked off on his work. He didn’t take proper care of his fields, and his crops failed.
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No matter how hard the work might seem, hard work and dedication are necessary to achieve success. Though there may be short-term benefits to taking shortcuts, in the long run success comes from persistence, effort, and dedication.